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In reply to the discussion: Germany: Burka ban to be proposed in security clampdown [View all]JackRiddler
(24,979 posts)Because, there's no alternative to it. Absolutely no other way for a human being to disguise themselves or hide their weapons. Terrorism will be over.
What about the possible majority of terrorist attackers who wore shirts, pants and shoes? What are we going to do about those accoutrements? It's not usually reported if they wore shirts, pants and shoes, so I guess there's no need to address it.
Hmm, about vehicles... I wonder how many stories can be dug up in which vehicles were involved in attacks? Oh never mind.
Let's turn instead to the details of De Maiziere's idea: Are police going to detain burqa-clad women? Pay a house visit? Who should be arrested, the woman or her husband/father or other family members? Should the woman be detained for her protection, even against her will? Will there be deprogramming?